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Airtag
Electronics
1 min read

New firmware update for the Apple AirTag is released

Apple has started releasing its newest AirTag firmware update. Version 1.0.391, with the feature build number 1A301 succeeds the previous iteration that the company launched seven months ago. Concrete details on the recent firmware update are, for the time…

Google Tiles
Electronics
2 min read

Google is still being unclear on support for the new Wear OS

It became clear how uncertain the future of current smartwatches is with the new Wear OS by Google and Samsung. We initially thought that the wearables we have now are not equipped with the horsepower to support the update. In a recent report from Qualcomm,…

Airtag
Electronics
1 min read

Apple updates AirTags to fix major privacy issues

Apple announced earlier today that an important update is rolling out to its new AirTags, which is meant to address privacy concerns raised by many users soon after the gadget’s market launch. It’s enough to slip an AirTag into someone’s backpack and you’ll…

instagram logo scaled
General
1 min read

Instagram gains new captions sticker for Stories in latest update

Instagram users will be happy to know that the captions feature has been expanded to Stories. Previously only available in IGTV and the Threads app, captions have now been added to Stories and Reels to provide users with a better experience. You may not…

Apple AirPods Max
Electronics
3 min read

Firmware update kills bug draining Apple AirPods Max battery

The Apple AirPods Max is an over-ear headphone that turns on automatically when it detects that they are over the user’s ears. Each ear cushion uses memory foam to create a seal that Apple calls an important factor in creating immersive sound. The AirPods Max…

Gmail inbox
General
1 min read

Google finally updates the Gmail for iOS app after three months

Google finally released an update for its Gmail for iOS app on Monday. As you might recall, many of Google’s iOS apps have not been updated for iOS and it is thought that this was done on purpose to avoid having to add App Privacy labels to its apps. Starting…

Android Updates
General
4 min read

Android 12 update beta release date and new features

For the next, highly expected version of Android, Google is preparing to open the spigot not only on new features, but also on a long-overdue interface polishing, all indicators suggest. Not only did said new Android 12 interface leak out, indicating that…

Apple Iphone 1
General
3 min read

Time to update your Apple iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch

Apple today released several updates including iOS 14.4, iPadOS 14.4, and watchOS 7.3. With the iPhone and iPad updates, the “Find My” app adds a feature called “Find My Items.” This allows users to find misplaced accessories made by third-party manufacturers…

Abdriud TV 11
Living
1 min read

Google launches Android 11 on Android TV

Google is bringing Android 11 to Android TV devices, the search giant revealed today. Several performance enhancements and privacy improvements will be part of the new Android update, as well as a plethora of new features specifically designed for the TV.…